Overview
Know about the Harsh War in Vietnam and better understand its historical significance. Gain survival skills and knowledge, discover the camouflage techniques of Viet Cong soldiers. Learning how to make Viet Cong army shoes from tires shows creativity and smart Discover the art of making rice paper, an essential ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine, and witness the process first-hand. Learn how to cook smokeless, discover innovative cooking methods developed by the Viet Cong to minimize detection. How to make crafts using materials like clams, seasheel and egg shell. If you have any other requirements or need further assistance, please let me know!
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Cake or Fruit (Only Morning option)
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- VAN Vehicle
- Pick up at the hotel central district 1 (Choose Option)
- English speaking tour guide
- Scenic fee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Travel insurance
- Personal costs
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
We pick you up at your hotel in central District 1 or meet quickly at the meeting point. Start traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels within 1 hour
Stop 2
08:00 AM: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from our office or your hotel. Around 10:00 AM: Arrive Cu Chi tunnels, our tour guide will give you an overview introduction of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain you about the tunnels how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system including the weapon factory, hospitals, kitchens … Before try a real experience (crawling under the tunnels). After that you can try delicious manioc which is the main food in Cu Chi during the war. For those who are interested in shooting guns, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels at noon and arrive back around 03:00-03:30 PM. Includes: Air-condition transport, English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, mineral water, (snacks or cakes provided in tour). 02:30 PM - 03:00PM End Tour.
Stop 3
After the tour, board the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City at the pick up or meeting point. End of tour.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Use of guns are for only 18 years old and above.